Things to do in Sendai・Sightseeing
Enjoying your Sendai sightseeing
STAY
A trip through the Mori no Miyako and Sendai loved by Masamune Date
From the historical ruins of Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), it is easy to see why Sendai, while being the largest city in the Tohoku region, is lush with verdant greenery and also known as the “City of Trees”. Abundant in local dishes, hot springs, and leisure facilities, your journey to Sendai starts now!
What to do on your first day
DAY.1
AM10:00
Arriving at JR Sendai station
Store your luggage at the hotel immediately and start your Sendai trip!
The hotel is approximately a 5 minute walk from the west exit of the convenient Sendai Station which provides access to every direction.
AM11:00
Zuihoden
The ancestral home of Masamune Date, the hero of Tohoku
This mausoleum enshrines Masamune Date, the founder and first daimyo of the Sendai Domain. Destroyed by fire during an air raid in 1945, it was rebuilt in 1979 and restored in 2001. The cultural traces of the magnificient Momoyama period are aparent even now. There is also musuem exhibiting the items that was buried with Masamune Date along with the mausoleums of the second and third daimyo’s, Tadamune and Tsunamune.
Information
- Address
- 23-2, Otamaya-shita, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Phone number
- 022-262-6250
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 13 minutes by car
PM12:00
Otama Chaya
Take a breather in this shop that is simple yet storied all at once
Otama Chaya on Zuihoden-sando is recommended for lunch. With the discreet sweetness of home-made zundaya that is littered with grains of edamame beans and its recipe unchanged from times before, shiroishi umen noodles, and okuzukake filled with vegetables in a viscous soy sauce soup, you can treat yourself and fully enjoy the traditional tastes of Sendai.
Information
- Address
- CCD Bldg. 1F, 18-9, Otamaya-shita, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Phone number
- 022-211-0305
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 12 minutes by car
PM1:30
Miyagi Prefectural Art Museum
A popular cafe is attached to the museum. An art museum for citizens to relax.
The museum has a wide-ranging collection of artworks with ties to Miyagi Prefecture and the Tohoku region. The collection includes Japanese and Western-style paintings from the Meiji period to the present, as well as works by overseas artists. Visitors can also try their hand at painting and printmaking in the creative studio.
Information
- Address
- 34-1 Kawauchi Motoshikura, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
- Phone number
- 022-221-2111
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 10 minutes by car
PM3:30
Sendai Mediatheque
Sendai’s iconic building that holds various exhibitons
This complex has many multi-use facilities including a library, gallery, mini-theater, and event spaces. This dazzling building is known as architect Toyo Ito’s finest work and has a unique, eye-catching structure that is award-winning and visited by many overseas patrons.
Information
- Address
- 2-1, Kasugamachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Phone number
- 022-713-3171
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 8 minutes by car
PM4:30
Jozenji-dori
Be immersed in beautiful rows of trees and sculpture appreciation
After exiting Sendai Mediatheque, take a walk down Jozenji-dori! The lines of zelkova trees suit the appropriately named “Mori no Miyako” (City of Trees), and due to its refreshing nature in the summer, changing colors in the fall, and twinkling illumination in the winter is becoming known as one of Sendai’s famous hot spots. There also many sculptures on the promenade to be enjoyed.
Information
- Address
- Within Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 15 minute walk (17 minutes to the zelkova trees)
PM5:30
Hotel check-in
Welcome to Almont Hotel Sendai!
PM6:00
Iroha Yokocho
Have a pleasant dinner at this flashy, Showa-era retro-style street
In the ever-changing streets of Sendai, the pronounced sense of the Showa-era still lingers even now at this shopping area. There are many restaurants and shores of various kinds lined along the way so enjoy shopping and a meal at any shop that catches your eye.
Information
- Address
- 2-3-28, Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Phone number
- 022-223-3151 (Central Commercial Market Cooperative Association)
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 4 minute walk
PM7:30
Sendai Castle Ruins
A nightview spot representative of new Sendai!
Sendai Castle at night with a statue of Masamune Date on horseback illuminated in many in colors and the image of the city stretching out below is both representative of Sendai in the modern age and a night view hot spot! Renewed in 2015, the statue and stone walls have become as colorful as a rainbow.
Information
- Address
- Tenshudai Aoba Shiroato, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken (Aoba Castle Honmaru Kaikan)
- Phone number
- 022-222-0218
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 10 minutes by car
Relaxation time at the hotel
AT HOTEL
PM9:00
Bath
Relax in the artificial “quasi-natural” Koumyoishi Onsen® hot spring
Stretch out your legs in the large bath and relax after a long day of sightseeing.
There is nothing more luxurious than a moment of relaxation as you submerge your body in the relaxing hot spring water!
Information
- Hours
- Men & Women
Night 16:00-26:00 / Morning 6:00-9:00
SLEEP TIME
Back in your room
Going to bed after a satisfying first day of your trip. Rest and look forward to enjoying tomorrow!
How to spend your second day
DAY.2
AM7:30
Kotodai Park
Experience the feeling of the four seasons while enjoying a run
There is the “Ikoi Zone” with an outdoor concert hall, the “Rekishi Zone” with a Sendai Domain school and nursery from the Edo era, and the “Nigiwai Zone” where many events are held in addition to the eight sculpture pieces that are also installed in the park.
Information
- Address
- 3-9-2, Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Phone number
- 022-225-7211 (Aoba Ward Office Kotodai Park Department)
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 16 minute walk
AM8:30
Breakfast
After returning to the hotel, time for breakfast!
At the restaurant “Hanamomi”, you can enjoy a variety-filled breakfast buffet. With local delicacies available as well as a menu to choose from, savor the ample flavors while gathering energy for today!
Information
- Location
- Hanamomi Restaurant Hotel 2F
- Charge
- Adult 1,760 yen / Child (elementary school) 880 yen / free for preschool children
From April 1, 2025 stay
Adult 1,980 yen / Child (elementary school) 990 yen - Operating hours
-
6：30～10：00
(Please arrive by 9:30)
AM10:00
Check-out
Leaving the hotel and enjoying Sendai again!
AM10:30
Abe Kamabokoten Main Store
A Sendai local delicacy! Great for a souvenir!
Originally known as Sasakamaboko, this long-standing shop was established in 1935. Using high quality surimi and local sake from the Miyagi prefecture, this regional treat carefully made by exprienced craftsmen is famous all over the country and perfect as a souvenir!
Information
- Address
- 2-3-18, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Phone number
- 022-221-7121
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 5 minute walk
AM11:00
Sendai Forus
A stylish spot representative of Sendai
This shopping building contains in vogue ladies and mens fashion shops from creator brands. There are also trendy pancake, french toast, and sweets buffet restaurants along with other stores where you can enjoy your entire day.
Information
- Address
- 3-11-15, Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Phone number
- 022-264-8111
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 10 minute walk
PM2:00
Wagashi Mameichi
Enjoy new, delicate Japanese sweets
These high grade Japanese confections are brightly colored and made by a craftswoman who trained at a well-established Japanese sweets store in Kyoto. The original baked goods are popular introducing Japanese components to western-style deserts. There is also space to eat-in and have a short rest at the back of the store.
Information
- Address
- 2-19-9, Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken
- Phone number
- 022-302-4720
- Distance from hotel
- Approximately 16 minute walk
Kotodai Park
There is the “Ikoi Zone” with an outdoor concert hall, the “Rekishi Zone” with a Sendai Domain school and nursery from the Edo era, and the “Nigiwai Zone” where many events are held in addition to the eight sculpture pieces that are also installed in the park.
■ Approximately a 12 minute walk from the hotel
Sendai Forus
This shopping building contains in vogue ladies and mens fashion shops from creator brands. There are also trendy pancake, french toast, and sweets buffet restaurants along with other stores where you can enjoy your entire day.
■ Approximately a 10 minute walk from the hotel
Sendai PARCO
Fashion and cosmetics stores in addition to restaurants, cafes, and a movie theater make up this department store that is one of Sendai’s trendiest locations. The pedestrian deck is connected to Sendai station and allows for amazing access.
■ Approximately a 10 minute walk from the hotel
Zuihoden
This mausoleum enshrines Masamune Date, the founder and first daimyo of the Sendai Domain. Destroyed by fire during an air raid in 1945, it was rebuilt in 1979 and restored in 2001. The cultural traces of the magnificient Momoyama period are aparent even now. There is also musuem exhibiting the items that was buried with Masamune Date along with the mausoleums of the second and third daimyo’s, Tadamune and Tsunamune.
■ Approximately 13 minutes from the hotel by car
Miyagi Museum of Art
The works featuring the greenery of the Miyagi prefecture and the Tohoku region are at the center of this collection that his been gathered from far and wide. Including Japanese and western art from the Meiji Period to now, work from foreign artists in also on hand. There are also studies where you can try painting and making your own woodblock prints.
■ Approximately 10 minutes from the hotel by car
Sendai Mediatheque
This complex has many multi-use facilities including a library, gallery, mini-theater, and event spaces. This dazzling building is known as architect Toyo Ito’s finest work and has a unique, eye-catching structure that is award-winning and visited by many overseas patrons.
■ Approximately 8 minutes from the hotel by car
Wagashi Mameichi
These high grade Japanese confections are brightly colored and made by a craftswoman who trained at a well-established Japanese sweets store in Kyoto. The original baked goods are popular introducing Japanese components to western-style deserts. There is also space to eat-in and have a short rest at the back of the store.
■ Approximately a 16 minute walk from the hotel
Beef tongue restaurant Tsukasa Torayoko Store
Without using the the tip of the tongue, the tender sections are carefully selected and only high-quality beef is used. After seasoning, the ageing process pulls out a deep flavor and softens it. In addition to this, the savourniess is increased when cooked using nara coal from the Iwate prefecture.
■ Approximately a 7 minute walk from the hotel
Abe Kamabokoten Main Store
Originally known as Sasakamaboko, this long-standing shop was established in 1935. Using high quality surimi and local sake from the Miyagi prefecture, this regional treat carefully made by exprienced craftsmen is famous all over the country and perfect as a souvenir!
■ Approximately a 5 minute walk from the hotel